Can I sue a former employer if caused a future employer to rescind a job offer?
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Can I sue a former employer if caused a future employer to rescind a job offer?
I was offered a position at a medical practice. However, I was called back 2 days later and told that they were rescinding the offer because I recieved a negative reference. They only asked me for former employers’ phone numbers and they mentioned in my interview that they worked closley with a former employer of mine. I did leave that job on negative terms but I didn’t mention it in the interview. I also know for a fact that they didn’t speak to any other references provided.
Asked on February 23, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
A former employer may give their opinion as to an ex-employee's work ethic, honesty, etc. They may also make statements that are factually true. What an ex-employer may not do is to give their opinion and present it as fact or make a false statements regarding the former employee; these would be actionable. Here is a link to an article that will explain further: https://employment-law.freeadvice.com/employment-law/hiring/employer_references.htm
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